relative humidity
noun
: the ratio of the amount of water vapor actually present in the air to the greatest amount possible at the same temperature
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There is plenty of dry fuel to burn across the ground across interior California, and afternoon relative humidity values could drop as low as 15% to 20% in portions of the Central Valley.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Instead of just looking at temperature when planning outdoor activities, check the heat index, which accounts for heat illness risk associated with temperature and relative humidity.
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Brian Bossak,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph are forecast across the fire-danger zones, and relative humidity is expected to fall between 8% and 15%, meaning conditions are ripe for any new fires to rapidly spread.
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Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The heat index combines atmospheric temperature and relative humidity to determine how heat feels to the body.
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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Instead of just looking at temperature when planning outdoor activities, check the heat index, which accounts for heat illness risk associated with temperature and relative humidity.
—
Brian Bossak,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph are forecast across the fire-danger zones, and relative humidity is expected to fall between 8% and 15%, meaning conditions are ripe for any new fires to rapidly spread.
—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The heat index combines atmospheric temperature and relative humidity to determine how heat feels to the body.
—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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“Relative humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relative%20humidity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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